The Agentic Web and Original Sin

Stratechery · Intermediate ·🤖 AI Agents & Automation ·1y ago

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The Agentic Web and its potential to create a new marketplace for content, moving away from traditional web advertising, is discussed by Stratechery, highlighting the possibility of a win-win-win model for all parties involved, utilizing AI agents and new business models.

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Web advertising is the only business model that makes sense on an Internet without native payments. But it is now possible to build an entirely new marketplace for content that can be a win-win-win for all. Read the Article: https://stratechery.com/2025/the-agentic-web-and-original-sin Links: Stratechery: https://stratechery.com Sign up for Stratechery Plus: https://stratechery.com/stratechery-plus Sharp Tech website: https://sharptech.fm
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The Agentic Web offers a new approach to content monetization, utilizing AI agents to create a win-win-win model for all parties involved. This requires a deep understanding of AI agents, digital economy, and content creation. By building AI-powered marketplaces, developers can create new business models that benefit content creators, consumers, and advertisers alike.

Key Takeaways
  1. Research the Agentic Web and its potential applications
  2. Design AI-powered content marketplaces
  3. Develop digital payment systems
  4. Align AI agents with business goals
  5. Create win-win-win business models
  6. Test and iterate on AI-powered marketplace designs
💡 The Agentic Web has the potential to revolutionize the way content is monetized on the internet, by utilizing AI agents to create a win-win-win model for all parties involved.

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